Various Ohana Hawaiiana Vol.2 (LP & CD)

(Jukebox Music Factory) 16 tracks LP & CD


OHANA HAWAIIANA Vol. 2. Compiled by Freiburg record collector and disc jockey Jens Galler (alias Buddy Belpaso/Forbidden Bongo Bar). We all know that there are numerous Hawaiian compilations from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Unfortunately, however, they all contain identical interpretations of “Aloha He.” In addition, there is a wealth of exotica compilations covering the entire spectrum of exotica music. A tasteful compilation of Hawaiian music on vinyl – that was still missing. That's why there are now two volumes of OHANA HAWAIIANA! (Following the successful first volume, which was released in March 2024) “Hawaiian and Hawaiian-inspired music” for an unforgettable private pool party. Sleazy, finger-snapping and hip-swinging – without being intrusive. That's the purpose of this fantastic, unique compilation of original 7-inch records, carefully selected from his huge private record collection. This volume features traditional Hawaiian musicians such as Alfred Apaka, the performer of “Hapa haole music,” who fused classical Hawaiian music with American pop arrangements in English, as well as Rudi Wairata, a prominent musician in the genre of Hawaiian steel guitar music. But also music with a “Hawaiian touch,” so to speak, such as that of Danish guitarist and bandleader Jorn Grauengard, American country singer Slim Whitman, and German pianist and composer Sascha Kommer. All of their compositions convey a remarkable longing for the Hawaiian spirit and exotica music. The artwork by German multi-talent Marcel Bontempi is the artistic highlight of this record. An absolute must-have for anyone who likes Mai Tai nights and tiki style!